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Runar Espejord
Norwegian footballer (born 1996) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Runar Espejord (born 26 February 1996) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker. Currently plays for Haugesund.[2]
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Tromsø
After playing for Tromsø at different youth level's, Espejord started his professional career in 2013 with a game against Follo in the Norwegian Cup.[3] After playing in several of Tromsø's UEFA Europa League games later that season, he scored his first goal in another cup tie against Bodø/Glimt in May 2014.[1][4]
In 2018, Espejord became the club's top scorer for the season, with eight goals in total, six in the league, and two in the cup.[5]
Heerenveen
On 20 December 2019, it was announced that Espejord would join Heerenveen for 2.5 years on 1 January 2020.[6]
On 22 September 2020, only half a season after leaving Tromsø, he rejoined Tromsø on loan until 31 December 2020. The deal was later extended twice, to also include all of Tromsø's 2021 season.[7][8]
Bodø/Glimt
Before the start of the 2022 season, Espejord signed for the current Eliteserien champions Bodø/Glimt on a three-year contract.[9][10] Espejord's first match for the club came against Celtic in the UEFA Conference League knockout round play-offs, where he both scored and had an assist.[11]
After several different injuries, keeping Espejord out for major parts of his career at Bodø/Glimt, the club announced that he would be released at the end of the 2024 season.[12]
Haugesund
In March 2025 Espejord signed a one-year contract with Haugesund.[13]
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Personal life
Espejord was born in Tromsø[1] as a son of former Tromsø player Lars Espejord.[14]
Espejord's characteristic mullet have several times caused attention. He cites one of his favorite artists having one as his inspiration for getting the haircut.[15][16]
Career statistics
- Includes Norwegian Cup, KNVB Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- Six appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa Conference League, seven appearances and three goals in UEFA Champions League, and seven appearances in UEFA Europa League
Honours
Bodø/Glimt[1]
References
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